Lenovo E46, User Manual

Page 1: ...Lenovo E46 User Guide User Guide V1 0 V1 0 ...

Page 2: ...most models Some features may not be available on your computer and or your computer may include features that are not described in this user guide LENOVO products data computer software and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C F R 2 101 with limited and restricted rights to use reproduction and dis...

Page 3: ... view 8 Bottom view 9 Chapter 2 Learning the basics 11 First use 11 Using the touchpad 14 Using the keyboard 15 Special buttons 18 System status indicators 20 Securing your computer 21 Connecting external devices 23 Chapter 3 Using the Internet 27 Wired connection 27 Wireless connection 29 Index 31 Contents ...

Page 4: ...ii Contents ...

Page 5: ...1 Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer Top view Note The illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual product Please refer to the actual product 4 5 3 1 7 6 8 9 2 10 12 11 2 ...

Page 6: ... button to open OneKey Rescue System If OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled when the computer is powered off Note For details see OneKey Rescue System in the User Guide attached with the computer Mute button Use this button to mute unmute the computer Custom button Press this button to set and launch a self defined program file or a Web site Integrated camera specific models only Use the ca...

Page 7: ... fingerprint reader you can register fingerprints and use them as passwords to secure your computer Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse Note For details see Using the touchpad on page 14 Built in microphone The built in microphone with noise reduction can be used for video conferencing voice narration or simple audio recordings 10 11 12 ...

Page 8: ...d here Note For details see Attaching a security lock not supplied on page 21 Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur VGA port Connects to external display devices 1 2 3 6 5 6 7 8 E46L 1 2 3 4 7 8 E46A E46G 6 5 ...

Page 9: ...onnects to an Ethernet network Note For details see Wired connection on page 27 USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting a universal serial bus USB device on page 26 Microphone jack Connects to an external microphone Headphone jack Connects to an external headphone Attention Listening to music at high volume over extended periods of time may damage your hearing ...

Page 10: ...ing a universal serial bus USB device on page 26 ExpressCard slot Insert ExpressCard device here Note For details see Inserting an ExpressCard 34 device on page 25 Optical drive specific models only Your computer comes with an optical drive such as a CD DVD drive Serial port Connects to devices with serial port 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 11: ...is latch to open the display Memory card slot Insert memory cards not supplied here Note For details see Using memory cards not supplied on page 23 Integrated wireless device switch Use this switch to turn on off the wireless radio of all wireless devices on your computer 1 3 2 ...

Page 12: ...or details see the User Guide attached with the computer USB port Connects to USB devices Note For details see Connecting a universal serial bus USB device on page 26 Fan louvers Dissipate internal heat Note Make sure that none of the fan louvers are blocked or else overheating of the computer may occur 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...Chapter 1 Getting to know your computer 9 Bottom view 4 7 7 5 2 6 1 3 ...

Page 14: ...ecured in place Battery pack For details see the User Guide attached with the computer Mini PCI ExpressCard slot compartment Houses the computer s wireless module Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place Central Processing Unit CPU Memory RAM compartment House the computer s CPU and memory Speakers The speakers provide rich and powerful sound ...

Page 15: ...insert the battery pack and connect the computer to an electrical outlet The battery is automatically charged while the computer is running on AC power Install the battery pack Refer to the supplied User Guide attached with the computer to install the battery pack Connect the computer to an electrical outlet 1 Connect the power cord to the AC adapter 2 Connect the AC adapter to the AC power adapte...

Page 16: ...ng the Internet connection Registering the operating system Creating a user account Putting your computer into standby sleep state or shutting it down When you finish working with your computer you can put it into standby sleep state or shut it down Putting your computer into standby sleep state If you will be away from your computer for only a short time put the computer into standby sleep state ...

Page 17: ...ny key on the keyboard Shutting down your computer If you are not going to use your computer for a day or two shut it down To shut down your computer click start and select Turn Off from the Turn Off Computer menu Note Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking indicating that the computer is in standby state before you move your computer Moving your computer while the hard disk is spinn...

Page 18: ...u want the cursor to move Left click button The function corresponds to that of the left mouse button on a conventional mouse Right click button The function corresponds to that of the right mouse button on a conventional mouse Note You can enable disable the touchpad using Fn F8 The touchpad may be disabled when manipulated with two fingers together 3 2 1 ...

Page 19: ...eric keypad and function keys incorporated in its standard keyboard Numeric keypad The keyboard has keys that when enabled work as a 10 key numeric keypad To enable or disable the numeric keypad press Fn Insert Note The indicator will light on if the numeric keypad is enabled ...

Page 20: ...r 2 Learning the basics Function key combinations Through the use of the function keys you can change operational features instantly To use this function press and hold Fn then press one of the function keys 2 1 ...

Page 21: ...ution settings Fn F5 Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings enable disable Fn F8 Enable Disable the touchpad Fn F9 Start Pause playback of Windows Media Player Fn F10 Stop playback of Windows Media Player Fn F11 Skip to the previous track Fn F12 Skip to the next track Fn Insert Enable Disable the numeric keypad Fn Delete Enable Disable the Scroll Lock Fn PrtSc Activate the sys...

Page 22: ...18 Chapter 2 Learning the basics Special buttons ...

Page 23: ...is powered off press this button to enter the OneKey Rescue System if Lenovo OneKey Rescue System has been preinstalled Under Windows operating systems press this button to start Lenovo OneKey Recovery Note To re define the Custom button select Self defined program setting start All Programs Lenovo Energy Management Self defined program setting Note For details see OneKey Rescue System in the User...

Page 24: ...ors These indicators inform you of the computer status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Wireless communication indicator Bluetooth indicator Num lock indicator Caps lock indicator Power status indicator Battery status indicator Hard disk drive indicator Touchpad indicator ...

Page 25: ...ing the security lock please refer to the instructions shipped with the security lock that you have purchased Refer to the Right side view on page 6 for the location of the Kensington slot Notes Before purchasing any security product verify that it is compatible with this type of security keyhole You are responsible for evaluating selecting and implementing the locking devices and security feature...

Page 26: ...the screen in BIOS setup utility Fingerprint reader With the fingerprint reader in addition to registering fingerprint information and using it as a password for Windows operating system or Web site logon you can also launch applications quickly and encrypt private data with your fingerprint to secure your computer For more details on fingerprint reader see the Help file of your software Note This...

Page 27: ...ards not supplied Your computer supports the following types of memory cards Secure Digital SD card Secure Digital High Capacity SDHC card MultiMediaCard MMC Memory Stick MS Memory Stick PRO MS PRO xD picture xD card xD picture type card Notes Insert ONLY one card in the slot at a time This card reader does not support SDIO devices e g SDIO Bluetooth etc ...

Page 28: ... of the memory card slot 2 Insert the dummy card to the memory card slot Connecting an ExpressCard device Your computer comes with an ExpressCard 34 slot used for connecting ExpressCard devices Note The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the memory card slot is not in use Retain the dummy card for future use Note Before removin...

Page 29: ...icks into place Removing an ExpressCard 34 device 1 Push the ExpressCard device until you hear a click 2 Gently pull the ExpressCard device out of the ExpressCard slot Notes Before removing the ExpressCard 34 device unable it by Windows Safely Remove Hardware utility The dummy card is used for preventing dust and small particles from entering the inside of your computer when the ExpressCard slot i...

Page 30: ...h as notebook computers PDAs and cell phones You can transfer data between these devices without cables at up to 10 meters range in open space Enabling Bluetooth communications on your computer 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to 2 Press Fn F5 to make configuration Note When using a high power consumption USB device such as USB ODD use the external device s power adapter Otherwise the...

Page 31: ...ays Wired connection uses physical wiring to connect Wireless network technology connect without wiring Wired connection Wired connection is a reliable and safe way to connect the computer to the Internet Generally the following two accessing methods are widely used Cable Cable Internet services use a cable modem connected to the residential cable TV line DSL DSL is a family of related technologie...

Page 32: ...tware configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP for details on how to configure your computer Note The above diagrams are for reference only Actual connection method may vary TV cable Splitter Cable modem Not supplied Telephone line Splitter DSL modem ...

Page 33: ...gs An access point is necessary for the connection WiMAX WiMAX networks connect several Wireless LAN systems to cover a metropolitan area providing high speed broadband access without the need for cables Mobile Broadband The Mobile Broadband network provides Internet access to computers cell phones and other devices over a large geographic area Mobile networks are used for data transmission and ac...

Page 34: ...ations do the following 1 Slide the integrated wireless device switch to 2 Press Fn F5 to make configuration Hardware connection Software configuration Consult your Internet Service Provider ISP and search Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer Access point Wi Fi WiMax network Not supplied ...

Page 35: ... 17 Card reader 23 Function key combinations 16 Kensington slot 4 Keyboard Using 15 Microphone Built in 3 Numeric Keypad 15 OneKey Rescue System button 2 Password Using 22 Power button 2 Security 21 Touch pad 14 B C F K M N O P S T Index ...

Page 36: ...32 Index USB port 5 6 8 Wireless LAN Antennas 2 U W ...

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